KEMRI / USAMRU – K
“The Walter Reed
Project”
Chief of Information
Technology
Closing Date:14/09/2012
“The Walter Reed
Project” is a Research Based Organization that is affiliated to the Kenya
Medical Research Institute. Our mission is to develop and test improved means
for predicting, detecting, preventing and treating infectious disease.
The organization seeks
to fill the position of Chief of Information
Technology:
Main Duties and
Responsibilities
- Planning
and implementation of Information Systems infrastructure.
- Implementation
of network security as established by the Unit Director.
- Oversees
the administration and maintenance of the company’s ICT infrastructure and
personnel.
- Administer
the organization’s mobile communications infrastructure including
Blackberry and iPhone messaging.
- Oversees
the administration of the company’s WAN.
- Oversees
the administration and maintenance of servers, computer workstations and
software for the Unit
- Oversees
troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery and
provides expert support.
- Works
with Principal Investigators and project teams to help implement Internal
Systems.
- Help
Desk Administration
- Computer
Asset Management
- Represent
the unit Director in ICT project management
Key Competencies
- Management
of Windows Server 2003/2010 and Active Directory
- Administration
of Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2010
- Expert
knowledge in LAN and WAN technologies including Routing and Switching
- RF and
Broadband Wireless technologies including practical experience with
popular brands such as Alvarion and Motorola canopy
- Good
understanding of Microsoft ISA server and CISCO Firewall configuration
- Working
knowledge of MS SQL Server 2008
- Hardware
and software troubleshooting
- Database
management and development
Qualifications and experience
- Five
years of experience in a busy I.T environment
- A
University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
- Masters
degree in Computer Science/Information systems
- Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional
(MCITP)
- CISCO
certification
- Excellent
Software programming experience
Terms of Employment:
Contract for 1 year,
renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first
3months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a
relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and
demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is
based on KEMRI scale plus supplemental amounts.
Applications should
include the following:
- Letter
of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
- Current
Curriculum Vitae with Contact telephone number and e-mail address
- Three
letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
- Copies
of Certificates and Transcripts
Applications are due no later than 14th September 2012
To: - Human Resource
Manager,
KEMRI/USAMRU-K
“The Walter Reed
Project"
P.O. Box
54-40100,
Kisumu;
Or e-mail to
hr@wrp-ksm.org
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
No phone calls please.
